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Hospitals face surge as cases continue rapid rise ahead of holidays

The state’s 4,107 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday was the second-highest daily count ever recorded.

December 16, 2020

Rebuilding bridges: Outreach underway to marginalized communities on vaccines

History has given minority communities reason to be skeptical, but outreach efforts aim to repair the distrust.

December 15, 2020

UAB receives first shipment of Pfizer COVID vaccines

"A light in the pandemic tunnel is here," UAB posted to its Facebook page.

December 15, 2020

Alabama breaks another COVID-19 hospitalization record

COVID hospitalizations reached 2,286 on Monday, a 32 percent increase from two weeks ago.

December 14, 2020

Alabama’s nurses “exhausted” as COVID hospitalizations reach new record high

“I think the greatest thing that the community can do is wear your mask,” Poe said.

December 8, 2020

Alabama breaks daily case record, hospitalizations reach new high for third straight day

Rising cases and hospitalizations suggest the death toll will keep climbing in the weeks and months to come.

December 2, 2020

Alabama hospitals nearing COVID-19 summer surge levels

Wednesday was the 18th straight day with more than 1,000 people in hospitals in Alabama with COVID-19.

November 25, 2020

Average daily coronavirus cases in Alabama reach new highs as hospitalizations surge

“It's incredibly important right now to maintain your bubble, to wear your mask, maintain distancing and wash your hands," UAB's Dr. Kierstin Kennedy said.

November 24, 2020

“We’re not going to get a do-over:” Alabama health officer on Thanksgiving and COVID-19

There were 1,427 hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Alabama on Monday, the most since Aug. 11.

November 23, 2020

Giving thanks and staying safe

"As we’ve learned to adjust our daily routines and activities throughout the course of this pandemic, we know this Thanksgiving will not look like those of the past."

November 21, 2020